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Modem Tweaks to Consider
Our Internet modem tweaks may help you acquire a faster modem speed by changing a few settings. We used these tweaks with a 56k dialup modem running on Windows 98 with good results. However, since connection setups and ISPs vary greatly, the information provided may or may not work with your particular configuration.
Modem tweaks and fumbling fingers do not work well together. ALWAYS write down your existing settings BEFORE changing anything. This way you can easily change back to your original settings if you make a mistake or the tweak does not work for your particular modem. We are NOT responsible for any problems you may encounter by using the modem tweaks below - you are tweaking at your own risk.
The most effective way to tweak your modem connection is through a web accelerator program. It will safely auto-optimize your connection with a few simple clicks. See our accelerator results page to learn more on these vastly improved programs - especially compared to a few years ago when most accelerators were all talk and no action.
1 - Modem Tweaks - A Few Basic Tweaks
Here are a few basic modem tweaks that may or may not give you a minor speed increase. For serioius speed increases, we recommend professionally engineered software solutions.
Remember... there are many PC system configurations, etc., so of course we can NOT guarantee the modem tweaks below will work for everyone. You will be continuing at your own risk as this information is for your consideration only and is NOT guaranteed to be accurate.
Most of these tweaks require you to open the Control Panel - so open it and keep it open. If you don't know how to open your Control Panel - please go to your Windows Help (Click Start button) or manual and learn more about your computer before continuing. Or consider using an accelerator that will safely boost your speed FAR beyond what simple modem tweaks can do.
2 - Communications Port
In the Control Panel, click on System and select Device Manager. Open up Ports [COM & LPT] and select the port your modem is on (COM2 on our system) by highlighting it and clicking Properties near the bottom. Now click Port Settings and move on to the next paragraph. NOTE - if your modem is not listed on one of these ports, please move to step 6.
3 - Bits Per Second Settings
We need to change these settings because your modem speed is usually optimally set up for 115000 bits per second. So if this port is set at 9600 bps (the default), you're losing valuable Internet speed. Change the Bits per second to at least 115000 for 56k modems. You may be able to set it higher, but if you experience problems, just drop it back to 115000. If you have a 28k modem, you should set the BPS to 57600. Now keep everything open and move on to the next paragraph.
4 - Flow Control
The flow control (near bottom) is usually set by default to Xon/Xoff which is the software control. Change this to Hardware to receive the full benefit of your modem. Now click the Advanced button and move to the next paragraph.
5 - Receive-Transmit Buffers
The default value usually has the Receive Buffer at the 2/3 mark. Slide the Receive Buffer fully to the right (High) to match the Transmit Buffer which should already be fully to the right. This should increase performance but if you do experience problems, simply return it to the previous value. We're done with the Communications Port, so set all the values by click OK in all the open boxes - but keep your Control Panel open.
6 - Modem Settings
From your Control Panel window, click and open modems. Highlight your modem (already done if there's only one to choose) and click on Properties (NOT Dialing Properties). You should be in the General tab.
If you are annoyed by that annoying dialup sound, here's your chance to silence it. Simply move the Speaker volume slider all the way to the left. If you do experience problems, simply return here and put it back up and accept my condolences. Also, some people like to hear the modem dialing in when tweaking to hear if the dialing is successful. It's best to change this after you are comfortable that your modem is functioning properly.
Now make sure the Maximum speed is set to 115000 if you have a 56k modem. If you have a 28k modem, you need to be at 57600. Now make sure the Only connect at this speed box is NOT checked.
Now click on Connection tab. Data bits should be set to 8, Parity to none, and Stop bits to 1. Then click on Port Settings and move the Receive Buffer slider all the way to the right (High). Now click OK to close the Port Settings and then click Advanced and continue to the next paragraph.
7 - Advanced Connection Settings
See if you have the optimal settings and correct as needed.
Use error control should be CHECKED.
Required to connect should be UNCHECKED.
Compress data should be CHECKED.
Use flow control should be CHECKED.
Hardware [RTS/CTS] should be CHECKED (actually a dot).
Software [XON/XOFF] is therefore blanked.
Modulation type should be set to Standard. (If option available)
What about the Extra settings you say? This is for an initialization string that you can add. I never experienced any performance boost with the init string. What it did do was take control of my modems sound setting so I couldn't turn the sound off. I removed it to get relief from the annoying dialup noise. If you're still interested, you'll need the make and model of your modem before you run to Google to search for your init string.
Don't forget to bookmark this page. After you have completed the modem tweaks, you should reboot your machine for the changes to take effect. If you found this page useful, please tell your friends about inboost.com
The Bad News...
The Unforgiving Registry
There are many more tweaks that require some knowledge of your registry. It is far beyond the scope of this simple modem tweak page to dig into the inner workings of the registry. We may get in and never get out :-)
All of these very sensitive registry settings are very important for optimization. However, due to the great potential for disaster, we highly recommend you do not try to edit your registry. Just changing one value incorrectly within the registry, can cause your computer to behave miserably. In some cases, the PC will no longer reboot. A much better option is accelerator software solutions which automatically perform registry tweaking among its long list of optimizing routines.
The Good News...
An Internet Boost Solution
It's very easy for a professionally engineered accelerator to constantly optimize your connection. Everything you do online will speed up including surfing, downloading files - including MP3s, and even your email will be faster. Learn more on this new and proven technology by reading our accelerator software solution page.
Next page...
High speed congestion? Learn cable modem tweaks
to keep slowing cable speeds ahead of dialup!
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